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Scion xB vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion xB vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,147

Scion xB   
Difference: $9,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,640

Scion xB   
Difference: $8,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelxBForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,120 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $16,264 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Cargo net 65 48 48 48
Cargo tray 75      
Rear bumper protector 69 78 78 78
Cargo cover 259 166 166 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 425 368 368  
Fog lights 340      
Alloy wheels 795      
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 45 31 31 31
Cargo tray 53      
Rear bumper protector 49 51 51 51
Cargo cover 210 108 108 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 139 120 120 120
Rear spoiler 315 276 276  
Fog lights 225      
Alloy wheels 570      
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Options (change) 2,257 2,045 1,845 1,477
Options (change) 1,606 1,652 1,474 1,198
Destination 770 775 775 775
Total Price $20,147 $29,415 $30,515 $32,147
Total Invoice $18,640 $27,332 $28,343 $29,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion xB vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion xB
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,350
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelxBForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,147$29,415$30,515$32,147
Adjustments for Features0-6,825-7,525-7,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,147$22,590$22,990$24,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$18,640$27,332$28,343$29,965
Adjustments for Features0-6,342-6,989-7,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,640$20,990$21,354$22,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$364$1,798

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Features Comparison: Scion xB vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelxBForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$225$7,050$7,750$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,825$7,525$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,342-6,989-7,177

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Specifications Comparison: Scion xB vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelxBForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.0 in
Length167.3 in179.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height62.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion xB

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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